Detention Deputy

Detention Deputy I

This position is responsible for supervising inmates of the Harvey County Jail while assuring a safe, secure, and sanitary environment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Receives, books, and releases inmates which includes: fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories and secures personal belongings; records data and runs checks, completes required screens, assigns and escorts inmates to cells or similar area; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies; ensures proper housing placement of inmates for safety and security within the facility; and releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
• Maintains jail safety and security. Makes periodic rounds, protects life, conducts inmate counts, and conducts security inspections and searches of inmates and inmate's quarters for contraband and any unauthorized materials. Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
• Responds to emergency situations and takes decisive action according to policies and procedures.
• Maintains surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices to ensure inmate's personal welfare is appropriately monitored. This includes watching for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
• Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the jail control center.
• Controls all access to the jail and maintains jail keys. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering or leaving the facilities.
• Interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders and Judgments of Convictions. Receives and records fines and bail/bond transactions.
• Maintains communication within and between shifts and keeps staff and management informed of any problems, complaints, or infractions.
• Be at work, on duty and in uniform at the assigned time and remain until properly or officially relieved from duty.
• Completes and maintains all paperwork, documentation, and records, including jail logs, activities, and incidents, according to applicable jail policies and procedures and State regulations.
• Provides medical, mental, or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare, according to established policies and procedures.
• Complies with all procedures and schedules for serving meals, linen exchange, inmate personal hygiene, cleaning and maintenance, incoming and outgoing mail, jail inspections, and prisoner requests.
• Positively identifies and directs all visitors. Provides and supervises prisoner access to family, friends, clergy and other religious service providers, educational service providers, recreational service providers, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel.
• Appears in court and testifies as a witness as required.
• Performs preliminary breath tests (PBT), takes DNA mouth swabs, and collects urinalysis samples when necessary.
• Collects and issues receipts for bail bonds, fine payments, and canteen accounts.
• Remains until properly or officially relieved from duty. Abides by all lawful policies and procedures, orders, and instructions issued by superiors of the Harvey County Sheriff's Office
• Other duties as assigned.

This position works under the direct supervision of the Detention Shift Sergeant. Works under the scope of general policies, procedures and objectives and is carried out in accordance with standard practices, instructions or previous training. This position carries out responsibilities in accordance with County Government's policies and applicable laws. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of modern penology and criminology.

Knowledge of the criminal justice system operations.

Knowledge of individual and group behavior in an institutional setting.

Knowledge of laws applicable to detention facility operations.

Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.

Knowledge of current office practices and procedures consistent for this position.

Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.

Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.

Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.

Ability to ensure inmate discipline and to deal effectively with non-compliance.

Ability to develop…